Ivana Has Spent the Last Several Nights Studying for Midterm

question 119

Multiple Choice

Ivana has spent the last several nights studying for midterm exams. She has not been sleeping as much as she usually does. Which of the following is Ivana most likely to experience due to her reduced amount of sleeping?

• A) Increased body growth
• B) Increased alertness
• C) Increased susceptibility to cold and flu viruses
• D) Increased problem solving ability

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